Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

San Diego re-sign Louis Stanfill for 2020

Former USA Eagles lock Louis Stanfill is the latest player to re-sign with San Diego for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old is the 13th player to sign a contract extension with the Legion in the off-season, eight of them forwards. After flirting with retirement following Rugby World …

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RWC Missing XV – USA

Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. We have already looked at the missing men of Argentina, Canada, and Uruguay. Today we conclude with the USA. Players eligible include all who remain active, including those injured, retired from international duty, or simply overlooked. The emergence of Major League …

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Jacobson out, Frizell in for All Blacks

New Zealand have been forced to make a change to their Rugby World Cup roster before the tournament has kicked off. Luke Jacobson has withdrawn from the group after experiencing concussion symptoms during the week following the match against Tonga on the weekend. He is replaced by Chiefs teammate Shannon …

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Old Glory confirm Dylan Taikato-Simpson signing

Old Glory DC have confirmed that Dylan Taikato-Simpson will play for the team in their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. The New Zealand-born fullback makes the move east after spending the 2019 campaign in Colorado with the Glendale Raptors. Taikato-Simpson proved an inspired addition for the Raptors this past season. …

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RWC Missing XV – Uruguay

Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. Thus far we have looked at the missing men of Argentina and Canada. Today we examine Uruguay, with the USA to follow tomorrow. Players eligible include all those who remain active, including those injured, retired from international duty, or simply overlooked. …

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Jack Evans leaves Toronto for Swansea

Jack Evans will not be playing for the Toronto Arrows in 2020. The 22-year-old has returned to Wales where he will suit up for Swansea in the Welsh Premiership while also joining the Ospreys u23 side. Evans was born in Canada but grew up in Wales, playing for the country …

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MLR representation at RWC 2019

The positive impact of Major League Rugby on the sport across the Americas cannot be overstated. Well over 400 players took the field during the 2019 season, providing the USA and Canada with a significantly deeper pool of talent to work with while also handing professional opportunities to some of …

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